An Illinois REAL ID is not the same as an Illinois driver's license, but it doesn't quite replace it. Here's the difference between the two, and how to know.
Designated by a star and surrounding gold circle, REAL IDs are being issued in all 50 states and has different security standards than a simple driver’s.
Starting next year, an ordinary drivers license as a form of identification will not be enough for U.S. residents over the age of 18 to fly domestically..